Q&A: The 2 most prevalent cyberthreats for CPA firms
The co-author of the JofA’s Professional Liability Spotlight column discusses common strategies used by cybercriminals and how they can be mitigated.
Information security & privacy
Cybersecurity risk: Constant vigilance required
These tips can help diminish the likelihood and impact of a cyberattack.
Advice from an expert on cyber insurance coverage
Cybersecurity specialist Mike Foster shares common questions that insurance companies might ask when your company is applying for cyber insurance coverage and advice on how to address them.
SEC proposes new rules for cybersecurity reporting
Public companies would be required to provide investors with enhanced and standardized information about their cybersecurity practices under a new rule proposed Wednesday by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Tax pros are subject of ‘spearphishing’ attacks
Bogus emails may impersonate the IRS or tax software providers. Here’s what to watch out for.
Federal security agencies warn of potential Russian-sponsored cyberattacks
A joint cybersecurity advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI, and the NSA urges businesses and other organizations, to step up their cybersecurity mitigation and detection efforts.
Cyberattacks via Excel add-ins jump nearly 600%
Report finds huge surge in malware infections via .XLL files.
Helping clients build a cyberattack recovery plan
CPAs can play critical roles in helping companies plan their recovery from online attacks.
Don’t get victimized by a cybercriminal
CPAs must create data security protocols and implement and follow them consistently to help reduce the risk of a cyber incident.
Helping clients before a cyberattack
CPAs play critical roles in helping companies prepare for online attacks.
Fit cybersecurity into your accounting courses
Four accounting and academic experts offer advice on teaching this all-important topic.
Time to opt in for an IP PIN?
Now that most taxpayers may obtain an identity protection personal identification number, should they?
A new risk matrix for blockchain implementation
A new joint publication from AICPA & CIMA and ISACA provides a risk matrix that identifies risk in five key domains — governance, infrastructure, data, key management and smart contracts.
Cybersecurity requirements provide new opportunity for CPAs
CPAs can be engaged as third-party assessors of US defense contractors’ compliance with new cybersecurity requirements.
Data thieves strike at any weak point
Cyberattackers remain unrelenting in adapting tactics to exploit human and technological vulnerabilities.
Check your exposure on the dark web
A look at applications, gadgets, and other technology that can improve a CPA’s job and life.
Cybersecurity provides opportunities for auditors to serve
Practitioners can provide services to clients related to cybersecurity beyond their financial statement auditing role, according to a newly published report from the Center for Audit Quality.
Tax consequences of data breaches and identity theft
Losses are not likely deductible by individuals through 2025, but the receipt of free identity protection services may be nontaxable.
Corporate governance in COVID-19: Cybersecurity and technology considerations
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a realignment of company strategies to enable success during these disruptive times. Some of these decisions — such as the sudden shift to remote work due to stay-at-home orders — have created additional risk corporate boards must consider.
Stymie hackers with these 6 steps
Here is a list of the steps your business should be doing at the absolute minimum when it comes to cybersecurity.
